Senior Software Engineer

A key Optimus client is seeking a hands-on Senior Engineer to support global derivatives trading production environments. This role combines engineering data and trading system support to deliver real-time insights and ensure stability of end-to-end trading workflows. The ideal candidate has strong derivatives lifecycle knowledge scripting skills and experience in commodity trading capital markets or investment banking.

NOTE: Candidates must have strong experience working within energy trading firms with capital markets or in an investment bank to be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and support data pipelines and trading analytics used by front office teams.
• Collaborate with traders and engineers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Support derivatives trade lifecycle including execution allocation and settlement.
• Ensure stability of trading systems through monitoring troubleshooting and incident response.
• Develop automation and tools using Python PowerShell and SQL.
• Work with market data systems real-time feeds and trading platforms.
• Analyze datasets to support trading decision-making.

Required Experience / Skills:

• 8 years in commodity trading capital markets or investment banking.
• Strong understanding of global futures exchanges and derivatives lifecycle.
• Strong scripting skills in Python PowerShell and SQL.
• Experience with front office trading systems and market data platforms.
• Knowledge of FIX protocols EMS/OMS systems and trading connectivity tools.
• Experience with real-time data messaging systems and time-series tools (kdb or similar).
• Strong analytical and communication skills in trading environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with algorithmic trading market data distribution or regulatory frameworks (RTS6).
• Exposure to Bloomberg Refinitiv TT NYFIX or similar platforms.
• Quant or Python development background with economics or finance exposure.

Per our clients specifications candidates are required to be US Citizens Green Card holders or independently authorized to work in the US. We are unable to provide H1 F1 OTC etc visa sponsorship at this time.

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